VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9299020

MSC PORTO III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC PORTO III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9299020. The recorded year of build is 2004.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC PORTO III
IMO9299020
MMSI636018191
Call signA8IY9
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length207.54 m
Beam29.86 m
Gross tonnage25406
Deadweight33828 t
TEU2478
Year built2004

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About MSC PORTO III

MSC PORTO III is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2004. The vessel carries IMO number 9299020, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC PORTO III include a length of 207.54 m, a beam of 29.86 m, gross tonnage of 25406, deadweight of 33828 t, container capacity of 2478 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC PORTO III include MMSI 636018191 and call sign A8IY9. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.

Live tracking and data notes

The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for MSC PORTO III through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.

Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.

Ownership & Management

Beneficial Owner Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC) Switzerland Company classification: Owner Company website Data updated: 2023-02-28
Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2023-06-29
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement MSC Shipmanagement Ltd Cyprus Company classification: Commercial Manager Company website Data updated: 2021-12-08
Commercial Manager Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2023-06-29

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation7L70MC-C
Engine builderKanadevia (ex-Hitachi Zosen)
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output29598 BhP
MCO RPM108

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2029-09-30
Dry dock date2027-12-19
IOPP certificate issued2024-12-24
IOPP certificate expires2029-09-30
Design draft11.4 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections10
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-03-19

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-03-19CyprusLimassolDetailed4No
2025-11-24TurkeyAliagaDetailed3No
2025-11-06RomaniaMangaliaDetailed1No
2025-02-08GeorgiaPotiInitialNo
2024-12-19TurkeyMersinInitialNo

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2022-02-02
Latest typeEnbloc

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2022-02-02Enbloc

Seller → buyer: Harworth Shipping Ltd

Reported price: USD 23.000 million

Note: HSL SHEFFIELD + HSL PORTO sold enbloc by Harworth Shipping to undisclosed interests for $46 million.

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage12743 NT
Design Draft11.4 m
Depth16.4 m
Length Overall (LOA)207.4 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)195.4 m
Design Deadweight33829 t
TEU Capacity2478
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC PORTO III now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC PORTO III. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of MSC PORTO III?

The IMO number recorded for MSC PORTO III is 9299020. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC PORTO III?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC PORTO III is 636018191. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC PORTO III?

MSC PORTO III is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC PORTO III built?

The recorded year built for MSC PORTO III is 2004.

How long is MSC PORTO III?

The recorded length of MSC PORTO III is 207.54 m.

Data & accuracy

Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.

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